Mobility Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

As an integral part of the patient care team, the Mobility Technician performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the direction of licensed personnel.

The Mobility Technician is responsible for assisting patients with safe mobility as part of their established plan of care. The Mobility Technician regularly communicates with the bedside clinical team and documents patient mobility within the medical record.

The Mobility Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt and caring manner. They always maintain the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support organizational outcomes through teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School degree or equivalent required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BLS from the American Heart Association required within 30 days at time of hire or transfer.

EXPERIENCE: Ability to speak and write English Language required. Interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate with patients/customers and other team members. Candidates for this position must demonstrate the ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems and use good judgment in difficult situations. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the ability to perform technical competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching approximately 50% of workday. Visual and physical ability required to work at a computer terminal. Standing and walking more than 50% of workday. Lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds frequently with assistance occasionally. Physical abilities required to push, pull or transport equipment and patients.

Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the Manager of Rehab Services.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.